I was encouraged and taught to draw and paint by my father who was a professional artist. My general love of painting and art appreciation started at an early age - growing up in London gave me access to a wide range of public and commercial galleries.

Having lived in North Yorkshire for many years I have grown to love and appreciate the ever-changing countryside and the beauty that it has to offer. My paintings express my love of the countryside that I enjoy so much. I like to paint ‘plein air’ when possible to keep my paintings fresh and responsive to the colours, moods and character of the landscape which can vary rapidly with changes in light and atmosphere. However it’s not much fun painting in the rain!, so I also work in my studio from sketches, notes and photographs made on-site. I also like painting still life, portraits and life studies.

Having worked with many professional artists over the last few years on courses, I continue to develop my skills and enjoy the constant challenge of creating meaningful works of art. I regularly exhibit in several local galleries, and was selected to exhibit at the Richmond A1 Open exhibition.